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Teaching in English II: Speaking in the Moment (Presenting, Discussing, and Questioning)

This workshop is designed for current and future teaching professionals and will be conducted in English. A minimum English language level of C1 is recommended.

Teaching in English will strengthen and broaden the teaching and language skills of the participants for the purposes of creating, organizing and leading classes though the medium of English. Participants will explore the role of the teacher, the role of the student, and how to create curriculum, assignments, and discussions that challenge the student but nonetheless support the learning process.

In the first workshop, Strong Starters in International Classrooms, the use of the Syllabus in international classrooms will be evaluated. Typical goal setting and planning strategies from the American university system (often used in international settings) will be presented, along with language tips for clear communication skills. This class will emphasize and practice the essential tasks when planning and starting a semester.

In the second workshop, Speaking in the Moment (Presenting, Discussing, and Questioning), the teaching tools and necessary language for time spent during class will be emphasized. For example, the advantages and disadvantages of discussions for both the teacher and the student will be evaluated. A broad overview of presentation skills along with creating questions that promote advanced critical thinking skills (Bloom’s Taxonomy) will be considered. Additionally, typical phrases and planning for chairing student-centered discussions will be discussed.

In the third workshop, Guidance for Academic Writing (Instructions, Feedback, and Evaluations), the participants will be asked to consider a journey into unknown places as an analogy to a typical class. Through this analogy, the tools to guide students to the "correct" location, through instructions and feedback (teacher to peer, peer to peer, and self-assessment), will be considered. Additionally, typical evaluation tools used by the American university system (Rubrics) will be evaluated.

Play the role of both teacher and student (in groups of varying size) and expand upon the responsibilities and tasks associated with these roles

Consider the stumbling blocks that students may encounter as they study, present and write in English and develop strategies to guide the student through these challenges – relative to the discipline in question

Participants are welcome to attend individual workshops, in any order, for FBZHL credit. In addition to this credit, participants may also receive acknowledgement of their current language level. Upon completion of all three Teaching in English workshops and successful performance of a written test, participants may receive a DAAD language certificate (Sprachnachweis für Stipendiumsbewerbung) at Level C1 (CEFR) from the language center (Sprachenzentrum) of the University of Bayreuth.